Hearty Ham and Potato Soup Recipe | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) diced peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped celery
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) diced cooked ham
• 1 ham bone (optional)
• 3 1/4 cups (810 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) butter
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (500 mL) Milk
• 1 tsp (5 mL) or 2 tsp (10 mL) sambel oelek (optional)
• Cooked crumbled bacon for garnish (optional)
• Shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)